School Business Manager

The Wordsley School, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5SP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible.

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £53,051.00 - £56,293.00 Annually (Actual)

School Business Manager job summary

The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring the smooth, efficient and effective running of the school, taking responsibility for a broad range of operational functions, including finance, human resources, premises and estate management and generaladministration.

Working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Stour Vale Academy Trust's Central Team, you will help ensure that the school's resources, systems and support services are managed effectively, enabling teaching and learning to remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills.

Is confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

Can demonstrate initiative, sound judgement and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Has the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels while also working independently.

Remains calm, professional and solution-focused when working under pressure.

Understands the importance of financial responsibility, confidentiality and professional integrity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives on variety and is keen to contribute to the wider success of the school.

If you are a forward-thinking, resourceful and committed professional who takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for full details of this post and how to apply.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Wordsley School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 906 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Wordsley School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-wordsley-school

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